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Two killed, seven wounded in shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival

The attack unfolded at the annual Latin music and dance celebration on St. Clair Avenue, leaving the community reeling from the violence.

· 1 min read · HOC Newsroom
Two killed, seven wounded in shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival
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A shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival left two people dead and seven wounded, sending shockwaves through the city's Latin community and festival-goers.

The attack unfolded during the annual celebration of Latin music and dance on St. Clair Avenue. Witnesses described the moment as terrifying, with attendees scrambling as gunfire erupted in the crowd.

"The whole thing was terrifying," one community member said. The incident has left the neighborhood and broader city reeling as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the violence.